"India Haven't Become A Bad Team": Tom Latham Reacts to Historic 3-0 Win Over India
They were gracious in defeat, and they're still a quality side," he added. Latham stressed that one series loss doesn’t define a team, and he believes India will recover in due time.
New Zealand's skipper, Tom Latham, offered a considerate response following his team's historic 3-0 Test series clean sweep against India, emphasizing that India remains a "quality" team with the ability to bounce back quickly. Despite New Zealand's historic achievement—becoming the first visiting side to whitewash India in a three-match home series—Latham remained respectful, acknowledging India's strength.
"Indian cricket is really special," Latham remarked after arriving from India. "We've played against them a lot, and the guys play with them in the IPL. They were gracious in defeat, and they're still a quality side," he added. Latham stressed that one series loss doesn’t define a team, and he believes India will recover in due time.
Reflecting on New Zealand's victory, Latham noted that the win was even more rewarding after New Zealand's recent 0-2 defeat to Sri Lanka. "When we were in Sri Lanka a few weeks ago, things didn’t necessarily go our way. So, achieving something like this makes it extra special," he said. He also mentioned how the team enjoyed their time together, celebrating the win and recovering in India.
Looking ahead, New Zealand will face England in a three-match series at home, and Latham acknowledged the challenge posed by England’s aggressive "Bazball" style of cricket. He expects an exciting series, especially given the competitive nature of past Test encounters between the two teams.
